First Lady Bess W. Truman Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FIRST LADY BESS W. TRUMAN
Born: February 13, 1885 in Independence, Missouri
Died: October 18, 1982 in Independence, Missouri
Died: October 18, 1982 in Independence, Missouri
Biography
Elizabeth "Bess" Wallace (1885-1982), married the future 33rd U.S. President, Harry TRUMAN, in 1919. Mrs. Truman, who generally abstained from comment on public policies, lived longer than any other First Lady, dying in 1982 at the age of 97.
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BESS TRUMAN Thank you for orchids that turned her "very dull winter dress" into a "spring costume" she wore when "Mrs. Churchill had lunch with us". Autograph Letter Signed: "Bess Truman" as First Lady, 3p, 4½x7, front and verso. The White House, Washington, no date. To Mrs. Williams.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends an autograph letter of thanks for the book and calendar and to say that she is looking forward to visiting with friends. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bess T", 2p, 5x4, trimmed slightly and joined with clear tape on verso to form a single page. Second page is reinforced on verso with blue 5x4 card.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends an autograph letter of thanks for the suspense books. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bess Truman", 1½p, 5x7¼. On her personal monogrammed (BWT) notepaper to syndicated columnist Leonard Lyons. No place, no date.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends an autograph letter of thanks for the books. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bess Truman", 2p, 5x3½, separate conjoined sheets of her monogrammed BWT notepaper. No place or date, but with original envelope, 5-cent stamp postmarked Independence, Mo., [year illegible, but 1960s] May 16.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends an autograph letter as First Lady saying that she is looking forward to seeing Mrs. Tucker in October. Autograph Letter signed: "Bess W. Truman" as First Lady, 2p (front and verso), 4½x7. No place, no date. To "Dear Mr. Tucker".Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends an autograph letter of thanks for the books. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bess W. Truman", 1p, 6¼x3½. No place or date but written from Independence, Missouri, 1963 November 9.To "New York Post" Leonard Lyons.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends an autograph letter of thanks for the books. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bess Truman", 2p, 5x3½. No place or date but with original 5¼x3¾ envelope, postmarked Independence, Mo., February 14, 1967,addressed by Mrs. Truman to "Mr.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS TRUMAN Small black and white publicity photograph of Bess Truman wearing a pearl necklace and earrings. Photograph signed: "Bess Truman". B/w, 5x7 overall, image 4½x5¼ (one surface). In 1919, 35-year-old Harry S Truman married 34-year-old Elizabeth "Bess" Wallace.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman signs a color publicity photograph of Harry Truman sitting at a desk reading. Photograph signed: "Bess Truman". Color photo of Harry Truman. Color, 7½x10 overall, image 6¾x7¼ (one surface). In 1919, 35-year-old Harry S Truman married 34-year-old Elizabeth "Bess" Wallace.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman signs a philatelic envelope honoring her husband, Harry S. Truman. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Bess Truman", 6½x3½. 2½x3-inch captioned color printed image of Harry S Truman affixed at left.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman signs a philatelic envelope honoring her husband, Harry Truman. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Bess Truman", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring her husband, 8-cent stamp affixed, postmarked on Harry Truman's 89th birthday in Independence, Missouri, May 8, 1973, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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BESS W. TRUMAN Bess Truman signs an envelope with her Free Frank at upper right. Envelope free franked at upper right: "Bess W. Truman", 6¼x4¼. Printed return address at upper left: "INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI 64050." Addressed by typewriter to John J. Cochanes, Forest Park, IL. Postmarked: "U.S. Postal Service 640, Jan.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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ELIZABETH W. "BESS" TRUMAN 12x15¾ ink drawing of Harry Truman by Selwyn Gamble signed by his wife and First Lady Illustration signed "Bess W. Truman". Drawing in blue ink, 12x15¾ heavy cardstock, by Selwyn C. Gamble of Senatobia, Mississippi, Gamble's stamp on verso in blue ink.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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[BESS W. TRUMAN] HARRY S TRUMAN Signed "Bess W. Truman" by her husband Harry! Book Photograph signed: "Bess W. Truman". Color, 5¼x3¼ overall, image 2½x3½ (one surface). Captioned: "The First Lady". This photograph was removed from the book Mr.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bes Truman signs a card with a printed message for t he upcoming year. New Year's Card signed: "Bess W. Truman", 6x4. Printed message: "I deeply appreciate your Holiday Greetings and send you my best wishes for the New Year." In 1919, 35-year-old Harry S Truman married 34-year-old Elizabeth "Bess" Wallace.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ELIZABETH "BESS" TRUMAN 11x14 print of president Truman signed "Bess W Truman" by his wife and First Lady Annotated printed art signed "To Selaya/Best [illegible] wishes/Bess W Truman". Color, 11x14. Print of Sam J. Patrick's portrait of Truman, with biographical information on Truman on verso. ©1969 Bowmar Publishing Corp.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman signs a printed card stating "I am pleased to comply with your request for an autograph" in black ink. Printed Card signed in ink: "Bess Truman", 6x4. Printed message: "I am pleased to comply with your request for an autograph.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman signs a printed card for the New Year. Printed Card signed: "Bess W. Truman", 6x4. Imprinted: "I deeply appreciate your Holiday Greetings and send you my best wishes for the New Year." With original typed mailing envelope bearing Mrs. Truman's imprinted frank.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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BESS W. TRUMAN The First Lady is glad Mr. Wooten did not select an unidentified picture. Typed Letter Signed: "Bess W. Truman" as First Lady, 1p, 6¼x9¼. The White House, Washington, 1948 January 27. To Mr. Wooten.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS W. TRUMAN Bes Truman sends a typed letter of thanks for the Agatha Christie bookplate. Typed Letter Signed: "Bess W. Truman", 1p, 6x8¼. Independence, Missouri, 1975 February 5. On her personal embossed stationery to Mr. Jakie Lee Pruett, Clute, Texas.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends a typed letter of thanks for remembering her birthday. Typed Letter Signed: "Bess W. Truman", 1p, 5¾x7¾. Independence, Missouri, 1966 March 10. On her personal imprinted letterhead to Mr. Danny Franklin, Sunnyslope, Arizona.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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BESS TRUMAN Bess Truman sends a typed letter of thanks for the letter. Typed Letter signed: "Bess W. Truman", 1p, 6x8. Independence, Missouri,1974 May 29. On personal letterhead to Selwyn C. Gamble, Senatobia, Mississippi.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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BESS W. TRUMAN The First Lady responds to a man from New York, telling him she has no autographs of her husband available. Typed Letter signed: "Bess W. Truman", 1 page, 6x8¼. Independence, Missouri, 1977 June 16. On letterhead of 219 North Delaware, Independence, Missouri and addressed to Mr.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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BESS W. TRUMAN The former First Lady writes to Norman Thomas, whom her husband beat in the election of 1948. Typed Letter Signed: "Bess W. Truman", 1p, 7¼x10½. Kansas City, Missouri, 1954 July 15. To Norman Thomas, New York. On her husband's stationery.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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GERALD FORD, BETTY FORD, BESS TRUMAN, JACQUELINE KENNEDY and ROSALYN CARTER. Photograph signed: "Jacqueline Kennedy" "Gerald R. Ford", "Rosalyn Carter", "Betty Ford", "Bess Truman" and "Lady Bird Johnson". Color 10x8.Sale Price $1,870.00
$2,200.00
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HARRY and BESS TRUMAN A B/w photograph of the 33rd U.S. President and another B/w photograph of his wife, Framed to 8x25 overall Comprises: (1) Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Miss Frances Perkins with kindest/regards and best wishes/Harry Truman". B/w, 10x13 overall, image 7¼x9½ (one surface). Fine condition.Sale Price $2,762.50
$3,250.00
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HARRY S TRUMAN and BESS W. TRUMAN The former President and First Lady sign a copy of astronaut Frank Borman's famous Christmas Eve prayer from lunar orbit, to which a first day of issue Apollo 8 stamp has been affixed. Printed Document Signed: "Harry Truman" and "Bess W. Truman", 1 page, 11x8.Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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RICHARD NIXON, BESS TRUMAN AND LADY BIRD JOHNSON Richard Nixon, Bess Truman, and Lady Bird Johnson sign a printed art of The Great Seal of the United States printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Printed Art signed in ink: "Richard Nixon", "Bess Truman" and "Lady Bird Johnson".Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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TWO PRESIDENTS and FIVE FIRST LADIES Seven residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue sign a White House engraving. White House Engraving signed: "Bess Truman", "Mamie Doud Eisenhower", "Lady Bird Johnson", "Richard Nixon", "Pat Nixon", "Gerald R. Ford" and "Betty Ford".Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
